Post-Vocational Education Work stream (subclass 485)
The stream previously known as the Graduate Work stream is now generally referred to as the Post-Vocational Education Work stream. It is aimed at eligible graduates with vocational qualifications linked to a nominated occupation.
AIS Immigration Solutions provides Australian visa assistance from Brisbane for clients who want clear, practical guidance before they apply. Our role is to review the visa pathway, identify the evidence needed and explain the risks in plain language so you can make an informed decision.
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Australian visa assistance and eligibility
This visa pathway may be suitable for graduates with eligible diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree or trade qualifications, graduates whose qualification and nominated occupation are closely connected and applicants who need a skills assessment or occupational pathway checked before lodging. Whether it is the right option depends on the applicant’s personal circumstances, current visa status, location, family situation, work history and the evidence available at the time of application.
Requirements, evidence and timing
Before lodging, the main issues should be checked together rather than in isolation, because one weak part of an application can affect the overall strategy.
- The old Graduate Work terminology should not be relied on without checking the current 485 stream rules.
- Occupation, qualification, skills assessment, English and Australian study requirements may be critical.
- Timing after course completion and the applicant’s current visa status need early review.
- This page keeps the old URL for SEO, but the content now uses current stream language.
How AIS Immigration Solutions can help
When AIS assists with this type of matter, we can check whether this pathway fits your circumstances before you lodge, prepare a document strategy and identify risk issues early and manage the application, nomination or sponsorship process with you. We focus on giving realistic advice, preparing a clear document strategy and helping clients avoid avoidable delays or evidence gaps.
Speak with a Brisbane migration agent
If you would like help assessing this visa pathway, contact AIS Immigration Solutions to book a consultation. We can review your circumstances, explain the likely evidence required and help you decide the next practical step.
Book a consultation Call +61 7 3216 0052
Disclaimer and last reviewed
Last reviewed: 7 May 2026. This page is general information only and has been refreshed against current Department of Home Affairs guidance. Visa rules, fees, processing priorities and document requirements can change, so personal advice should be obtained before lodging an application.
Official Home Affairs information
The links below are the main official sources used to refresh this page. They should be checked again before lodging because government charges, processing priorities and visa criteria can change.
